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Hi, I’m Jessirael Cabasan Navan, a 2D/3D artist with a background in character design, storyboarding, and animation. I love collaborating on both independent and team-based projects, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines while maintaining clear, ongoing communication with clients and teammates.
I’m creative, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a passion for storytelling, illustration, and design. I enjoy shaping concepts from initial ideas to final delivery and bringing characters and visuals to life across print and screen.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Junior Graphic Designer (Contract) at SQUID Loyalty
May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025Contract role designing branding assets and print/digital materials; collaborated with marketing to maintain brand consistency; produced assets on tight deadlines; managed multiple projects; supported departments with brand and design tasks.
Visual Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - PresentIndependent artist delivering bespoke artwork for clients; managed multiple projects concurrently; collaborated with clients to develop concepts from initial idea to final delivery; maintained high-quality work and timely delivery.
Customer Advisor (TradePoint) at B&Q Navan
May 1, 2025 - PresentDelivered high-quality customer service; assisted with paint mixing, returns, online orders, checkout, and self-service; supported all departments with service tasks; maintained shop floor standards and stock flow.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Luzon Rails (Board & Card Game)
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced all visual assets for a Kickstarter board & card game, including board art, cards, and logos; set overall visual style to align with gameplay; collaborated with game designers to deliver a market-ready product.
Character Designer, Storyboard Artist and Animator at Rising Tides (Animated Short)
January 1, 2025 - PresentCollaborated on a hybrid stop-motion and digital animation project; created storyboards, character designs, and animations; built a stop-motion paper rig for characters; managed deadlines and delivered final deliverables.
Character Designer and Storyboard Artist at Abhaile (Animated Short)
January 1, 2026 - PresentCreated deliverables for the animation bible and final delivery; collaborated with the director on storyboard and final animatics; designed characters in line with established styles; managed deadlines and reported weekly progress.
Education
Certificate in 2D and 3D Animation (QQI Level 7) at Dundalk Institute of Technology
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Certificate in Animation (QQI Level 6) at Pulse College Dublin
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Qualifications
QQI Level 7 Certificate in 2D and 3D Animation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026QQI Level 6 Certificate in Animation
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
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